Web15 okt. 2015 · Indwelling tunneled pleural catheters (ITPCs) have been used successfully to palliate dyspnea associated with recurrent malignant pleural effusions. Objectives: This study was performed to evaluate the feasibility of using ITPCs for the management of hepatic hydrothorax. Web23 mrt. 2024 · Indications The two most common indications for placement of a pleural catheter are drainage of the pleural space (in a patient with pleural effusion, empyema, or pneumothorax) and...
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